Luke Littler’s Heartwarming Gesture: Hands Wad of Cash to Brother After £500,000 World Darts Championship Win
Luke Littler’s Heartwarming Gesture: Hands Wad of Cash to Brother After £500,000 World Darts Championship Win
Luke Littler, the 17-year-old darts prodigy known as “The Nuke,” celebrated his historic 2025 PDC World Darts Championship victory by sharing his £500,000 prize with his older brother Leon. Moments after defeating Michael van Gerwen 7-3 in the final at Alexandra Palace on January 3, 2025, Littler was photographed handing a substantial wad of cash to Leon, who turned 21 that weekend, as they left for a taxi, per *Daily Mail*. Leon, visibly delighted, planted a kiss on Luke’s head in return, a touching moment captured amid the family’s jubilation, with parents Lisa Littler and Anthony Buckley carrying a replica Sid Waddell Trophy, per *Wales Online*
The gesture came after Littler’s dominant performance, where he raced to a 4-0 lead and clinched the title with a 55% doubles success rate (25/45), earning the Paddy Power Ballon d’Art for the most 180s, per *The Irish Sun*. Leon, speaking to *The Sun*, jokingly outlined celebration plans, saying, “Can’t do much with him, can you? He’s 17. He’ll chill on his game, maybe order some food. I’ll do the celebrating for him,” hinting he’d use the cash to party on Luke’s behalf due to his underage status.
Littler’s family has been his backbone since he started throwing darts at 18 months, with Lisa and Anthony nurturing his talent from a magnetic board to the professional stage, per *Sky News*. The moment with Leon, witnessed by YouTuber friend AngryGinge and others in Littler’s branded shirts, underscored their close bond. Littler’s humility shone through, as he downplayed the money, telling *Express.co.uk*, “I don’t like to talk about the money, but it is there,” while eyeing a Mercedes A-Class as a potential 18th-birthday purchase. Fans on X, like @SkySportsDarts, celebrated the family’s unity, posting, “Family means everything for Luke Littler 💜,” amplifying the emotional weight of his generous act.[]
